First Responder Family Wellness

Midweek Checkin. . Tell us one of your healthy winter habits in the comments. .... #wellnesswednesday #firstresponders #firstresponderfamily #firstresponderfamilywellness #firstresponderfamilywellnesscenter #counselling #coaching #leowife #firefighterwife #militarywife #paramedicwife #emswife #correctionswife

Magic Moments Challenge: Day 28: Snowball Fight Do you have family snowball fights? Today consider having an outdoor fight with snowballs or indoors with cotton balls or wool. ... Create an opportunity for laughter, simple stress relief and fun memories for your family. Show us your family snowball by tagging us @firstresponderfamilywellness #firstresponderfamilywellnesschallenge #magicmomentchallenge #firstresponderfamilywellness If you are new here and just joining us, download the entire month here: http://ow.ly/9yVe50CDr0u . #firstresponders #firstresponderfamily #firstresponderfamilywellnesscenter #leo #leowomen #leowife #correctionalofficer #ems #firefighterwives #firefighter #emergencyservices #rcmp #socialworker #nurse #doctor #frontlineworkers #december #christmas #firstrespondermentalhealth #firstresponderfamilymentalhealth #firstresponderfamilywellness #searchandrescue See more

Where have you felt calm, secure and relaxed as an adult? It could be a space in your home, nature or even somewhere you travelled. . Close your eyes and picture being in this place. As you imagine yourself in this space notice what you see, smell, hear and touch. . Breathe deeply. Notice any emotions and body sensations as you picture being in this space. Do you feel more relaxed? Does your shoulders, neck or jaw soften? ... . This grounding exercise can be used to support you at anytime throughout the day to ease stress. . Do you use this visualization exercise already or are you willing to try it? See more

. Magic Moments Challenge: Day 27: Write Gratitude Cards. Do you write thank you cards as a family? ... Did you know writing thank you cards increases compassion, empathy, relationships and even happiness. Today, break out your coloured pencils, markers, pens and paper to write notes of appreciation. What is your favourite type and colour pen to write with? . Show us your cards by tagging us @firstresponderfamilywellness #firstresponderfamilywellnesschallenge #magicmomentchallenge #firstresponderfamilywellness If you are new here and just joining us, download the entire month here: http://ow.ly/9yVe50CDr0u . #firstresponders #firstresponderfamily #firstresponderfamilywellnesscenter #leo #leowomen #leowife #correctionalofficer #ems #firefighterwives #firefighter #emergencyservices #rcmp #socialworker #nurse #doctor #frontlineworkers #december #christmas #firstrespondermentalhealth #firstresponderfamilymentalhealth #firstresponderfamilywellness #searchandrescue See more

Do you have any goals that need fresh motivation? January is a great month to begin. #motivationmonday #januaryvibes #firstresponders #firstresponderfamily #firstresponderfamilywellness #firstresponderfamilywellnesscenter #counselling #coaching #leowife #firefighterwife #militarywife #paramedicwife #emswife #correctionswife

. Magic Moments Challenge Day 26: Play Today consider playing by following your child's lead. Do you offer your children the choice of choosing what they want to play with you? ... We stipulate one condition- it needs to allow eyeball to eyeball time for connection! When our children were younger we set a timer. Each child rotated 1:1 time with each parent. They would bring the item they wanted to play. This gave each child one on one attention, we all crave to feel special and loved. How do you set up 1:1 time in your home? Show us what your playing by tagging us @firstresponderfamilywellness #firstresponderfamilywellnesschallenge #magicmomentchallenge #firstresponderfamilywellness If you are new here and just joining us, download the entire month here: http://ow.ly/9yVe50CDr0u . #firstresponders #firstresponderfamily #firstresponderfamilywellnesscenter #leo #leowomen #leowife #correctionalofficer #ems #firefighterwives #firefighter #emergencyservices #rcmp #socialworker #nurse #doctor #frontlineworkers #december #christmas #firstrespondermentalhealth #firstresponderfamilymentalhealth #firstresponderfamilywellness #searchandrescue See more

How do you get through the really tough times? Our First Responder community would be lost without the support of: Legacy Place Society ... Calgary Beyond The Blue Thank you for everything you do and are currently doing to support Sgt. Harnett's family, our Calgary Police Service family, First Responders and spouses, especially those on scene. We are so lucky to have your support of First Responder Families. Tag the resources in your community for First Responder Families so others know where to reach out if they need support! #legacyplacesociety #calgarybtb #canadbtb #calgarypoliceservice #calgarypoliceservice #thankyou #reachout

. Magic Moments Challenge: Day 25: Presence Over Presents Today amongst the wrapping paper and boxes notice if you are able to stay present. ... Noticing what you see, smell, touch, taste and hear as you move about your day, can help you to stay grounded, present and calm. Give your family the gift of lighting up and delighting in them by putting away your phones and distractions to make eye contact and connect with each other. Our kids will not remember the gifts we gave but how we made them feel this Christmas. Merry Christmas friends, may it be filled with love and presence! . Tag us @firstresponderfamilywellness #firstresponderfamilywellnesschallenge #magicmomentchallenge #firstresponderfamilywellness If you are new here and just joining us, download the entire month here: http://ow.ly/9yVe50CDr0u . #firstresponders #firstresponderfamily #firstresponderfamilywellnesscenter #leo #leowomen #leowife #correctionalofficer #ems #firefighterwives #firefighter #emergencyservices #rcmp #socialworker #nurse #doctor #frontlineworkers #december #christmas #firstrespondermentalhealth #firstresponderfamilymentalhealth #firstresponderfamilywellness #searchandrescue See more

Dr. Jody Carrington has an ability to light up a room and connect with others authentically to talk about hard things. Ever since I started my business, she has inspired me to be the best I can be! Amidst tragedy in our First Responder community she showed up, once again, to bring us all comfort. Thank you Dr. Jody Carrington

. Magic Moments Challenge: Day 24: Make an Appetizer Together Making and sharing food together increases family connection. ... On Christmas Eve we have a tradition of feasting on appetizers and desserts. When dating ,my husband could not believe how my family would go to restaurant to eat the appetizers and desserts, while barely touching our main course. Fast forward twenty odd years later and Christmas Eve has become a tradition to feast on appetizers and desserts! We also add a racklette and the kids love cooking for us and themselves. It was a special and easy meal to make together if my first responder was working or home with us on the holidays. What do you love making together? . Show us what you make by tagging us @firstresponderfamilywellness #firstresponderfamilywellnesschallenge #magicmomentchallenge #firstresponderfamilywellness If you are new here and just joining us, download the entire month here: http://ow.ly/9yVe50CDr0u . #firstresponders #firstresponderfamily #firstresponderfamilywellnesscenter #leo #leowomen #leowife #correctionalofficer #ems #firefighterwives #firefighter #emergencyservices #rcmp #socialworker #nurse #doctor #frontlineworkers #december #christmas #firstrespondermentalhealth #firstresponderfamilymentalhealth #firstresponderfamilywellness #searchandrescue See more

. Magic Moments Challenge: Day 23: Meditation Stillness can help us gain a new perspective, understand our selves, increase patience, calmness, tolerance and positivity. ... Who doesn't need more of that right now? What is your favourite meditation? . Don’t have one? Calm and Headspace Apps are two First Responder Families we work with enjoy. Let us know if you give it a try! . Show us your meditation by tagging us @firstresponderfamilywellness #firstresponderfamilywellnesschallenge #magicmomentchallenge #firstresponderfamilywellness If you are new here and just joining us, download the entire month here: http://ow.ly/9yVe50CDr0u . #firstresponders #firstresponderfamily #firstresponderfamilywellnesscenter #leo #leowomen #leowife #correctionalofficer #ems #firefighterwives #firefighter #emergencyservices #rcmp #socialworker #nurse #doctor #frontlineworkers #december #christmas #firstrespondermentalhealth #firstresponderfamilymentalhealth #firstresponderfamilywellness #searchandrescue See more